S507 Interviewing as Qualitative Research: A Guide for Researchers

25/01/2025 11 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Seidman, I. (2019). Interviewing as qualitative research: A guide for researchers in education and the social sciences (Fifth edition). Teachers College Press.

Irving Seidman's Interviewing as Qualitative Research (2019, 5th edition) is a guide for researchers using qualitative methods, particularly in-depth interviewing, within education and social sciences. The book advocates for interviewing as a primary means of understanding individuals' lived experiences and the meanings they create, emphasizing the importance of language and narrative. Seidman contrasts this approach with quantitative research, highlighting the historical tensions and epistemological differences between these methodologies. The text also addresses ethical considerations, including potential power imbalances in the researcher-participant relationship and the implications of using qualitative research within a predominantly quantitative field. Ultimately, the book champions the value of qualitative interviewing for rich insights into social issues.

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